Leonard Pachl was born December 30, 1934 to Frank and Mary (Jirges) Pachl
on the family farm south of Dickinson. He attended the Wild Rose Country
School southwest of Dickinson. He served in the Unites States Air Force from
April 1957 through May 1959.
Leonard married the love of his life Rose Weiler on July 27, 1959, at St Pius
Catholic Church in Schefield, ND. They moved to Helena in May of 1963, where
Leonard worked as a professional floor covering installer until retiring in 1996.
Leonard was a member of the Knights of Columbus 3rd & 4th degree. He served
as Grand Knight & District Deputy. He was a member of the St Pius Verein.
Leonard and Rose managed the Knights of Columbus Hall for 15 years. He was
a long standing member of St. Mary’s Catholic Community.
He liked woodworking in his garage, bingo, jigsaw puzzles, and the fun he had
at bowling tournaments. Many family gatherings were spent playing cards,
games, and dancing. It was always a joy to watch dad and mom dance, they
loved to Polka and Waltz. When there were family gatherings, you would find
Leonard hanging out with his nieces and nephews. He didn’t need toys to play
with the grandkids, just boxes and laundry baskets. They would play for hours
getting rides from grandpa. He worked hard to make a living for his family.
Leonard believed that family came first and instilled this in all his children. He
was a wonderful role model, fun-loving, kind, caring, hardworking and proud
of his family.
In the last few years he put up a brave fight as he battled lung disease, heart
disease and diabetes. Leonard passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at
home with Rose by his side holding his hand.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rose, children Danita (Roy) Murray,
Helena, Junie (Jeff) Heil, Selah WA, Neal (Carol) Pachl, Billings, Greg (Tricia)
Pachl, Belgrade. Grandchildren Reece Heil, Kayla (Ali) Lunnon, Katie (James)
Turpin, Ethan & Emma Pachl, Brayden & Kalista Pachl. Great Grandchildren
Amber and Andy Turpin. Brother Albert (Mag) Pachl, Springfield OR, sister,
Bertha (John) Kuntz, South Heart ND, sisters in law, Mary Pachl, Vancouver
WA, Leona Pachl, Dickinson ND, Madonna Pachl, Dickinson ND, Mary Binstock,
Billings Sandy Pechtl, Dickinson ND, brother and sister in laws, Roman (Donna)
Weiler, Mandan ND, Ceal (Jim) Hirsch, Mandan, ND, Richard (Margie) Weiler,
Dickinson ND, Carol (Arnie) Gulka, Valley City ND, and many nephews and
nieces who thought the world of their Uncle Lenny.
Awaiting him in heaven are his parents Frank and Mary, an infant sister,
brothers George, Robert, and Edward Pachl, brothers in law, Casper Binstock
and Kenny Pechtl, sister in law Sister Angeline Weiler, mother and father in law,
Joseph and Clementine Weiler, neices Shelly Pachl and Gayle Calishire.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 13th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. The family will begin receiving friends at 4:00 p.m. with a Vigil service to be held at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 13th at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 14th at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Interment with military honors will follow at Montana State Veterans Cemetery Ft. Harrison. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.aswfuneralhome.com
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Amanda Leavy says
Love you Uncle Len! Love you too Aunt Rose, Danita, Junie, Neal and Greg. Hugs and kisses, wish we could be there with you.
Ashley and Adam says
I wish I could be there for the funeral, but I will cherish the fun times we had with all the family at your house, Rest in Peace Great Uncle Leonard
Beth (Dutchak) Friesner - (Paulette's Daughter) says
To Aunt Rose and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Leonard passing. I will miss his joking nature. He could always light up the room:)
Love
Beth, Ryan, & Gavin
Bill & Kathy Knutson says
Rose, we are so sorry. We fondly remember all the years working with you both when Camp Fire rented from the KC’s. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Christopher and Dorene Pollock says
Uncle Leonard will be missed greatly and we wish all of the best wishes to Aunt Rose and the rest of the family. God bless all.
Cindy says
We will miss you soo much -your sense of humor (king tut) and your wicked laugh — I love you Uncle–
Aunt Rose Danita June greg and neal we love you and you are in our hearts and prayers
Cor and Vern says
Dear Aunt Rose, Danita, Junie, Neal and Greg We have such wonderful memories of Uncle Len, he will be missed dearly. We send our hugs and prayers
David & Brenda Binstock says
Aunt Rose, Danita, Junie, Neal and Greg — While we know Uncle Lenny is free from his health struggles here on earth, we miss him terribly. Our children will never forget him! You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We will see you on Sunday. Love you.
Don and Barb says
Rose and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Len was such a dear man and we will miss him. I feel blessed to have known him.
Donna Magill says
Dear Rose and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Leonard’s passing. Please accept my sincere condolences to you and yours. I didn’t know Leonard, but knowing you, Rose and Danita, he must have been a delightful person. Again I offer my thoughts and prayers in your time of grief.
Grace Riggs says
Uncle, you are missed. I remember coming up to Helena for a visit and Uncle Leonard turned his work van into a traveling van. We must have had ½ or more of Aunt Rose’s living room furniture in that van! My parents, Gayle, Greg, Aunt Rose, Uncle Leonard and myself traveled to Washington to visit Uncle George, Aunt Mary and family. Thanks for all the laughs.
Greg ODonnell says
Neal,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Greg
James Baker says
I was sorry to hear of Leonard’s passing. What a blessing it was to get to know you all at Bingo. He was a great man, and I’ll never forget him. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you Ms. Rose, you are a beautiful soul. May you be comforted by knowing he will always be taking care of you from above.
Jane (Roller) Chady says
I’m sorry to hear Leonard has passed. What a wonderful, fun-loving man. It’s been a very long time since I’ve attended a gathering of the Pachl’s but what a great time they are and memories to last a lifetime. God Bless you all, Jane
Jessica Pachl says
Uncle, I miss you already. Make sure to keep my grandpa in line up in Heaven! I know you, along with everyone else you know, will be watching down on us all. Love you and miss you. Hugs and prayers to you Rose, and everyone else.
Joaquin, Tina, Mariya & Sophia Trevino says
Junie and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts, hearts and prayers.
Joel and Melissa Weiler says
Uncle Leonard, you will be missed greatly. We wish more than anything we could be there to “Celebrate” his life with you Aunt Rosie, Neal, Danita, Junie and Greg. Know that you are in our prayers and we will never forget all the times he made us laugh and what a one of a kind character he was. Until we meet again. Love Joel, Melissa, Anthony and Charlie Weiler…..
Karen,Megan and Casey Spawn says
EE I EE I EE I OH!!!!
The block parties were alays made brighter with Leonard’s smile!Loved to watch him and Rose dance.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss..
Kathy Kinney says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you.
Pat and Kathy Kinney
Kristi, Miles and Dakotah says
Uncle Lenard I am going to miss you. I will never forget that you taught me and my dad (Robert Pachl) how to smell cards. Aunt Rose and family we will be thinking of you all during this difficult time. You are all in our prayers. Love you
Leroy & Isabel Kudrna says
What a shock to hear about Leonards passing.We feel priviliged that we got to spend time with Len and you Rose at your home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow, Leroy & Isabel406
Paula and Tom says
Dear Rose, Danita and Family,
Tom and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in our prayers.
Love,
Tom and Paula
Paulette Pachl Dutchak says
We will miss you Uncle, your sense of humor & legacy of love is unmatched but will be carried on by Aunt Rose and your children. Rest in Peace.
Rhonda (Leppink) Baker says
Dear Rose & Family: I’m so very sorry for your loss. Leonard was a great guy and will be missed. Please accept my deepest sympathies and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tammy Danielson says
Neal and Family
Sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tim, Ty, Ethan and Ella House says
It was such a privilege to know Leonard. Many of my best childhood memories were spent at the Pachls and with Leonard. It seemed his mouth was always on the verge of a smile. Sitting on tack strips on the way to school and bowling doesn’t sound fun but Mr. Pachl always made the ride more than just a trip to somewhere. The quality of his life is more than evident in his family. Neal, Carol, Ethan, Emma and Rose, Greg, Nita and Junie know that we are all thinking of you. My life is much brighter because of the time I spent with Leonard and the Pachls.
Valerie Raisch says
Rose,
I was sorry to read that your beloved husband passed away. May your many beautiful memories and the love of God, family and friends bring you comfort till you meet again.
It’s been a long time since we sold Avon together. We now live in FL. since we retired in 2002. I miss our friends in Helena and our Birch St. neighbors.
God bless you, friend.
Valerie Raisch
Victor & Dianne Binstock says
Rose and Family
Our Deepest Sympathy, may God
give you strenght through this difficult time. Always
enjoyed seeing Leonard and you at those family gatherings.
Vic and Dianne